Dynamic Engine Now Supports Google Kubernetes Engine: Deploy Anywhere, Scale Everywhere

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The evolution of enterprise cloud strategy is no longer about choosing a single provider - it's about deploying flexibly across AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, and on-premises infrastructure, depending on the unique needs of your business, industry, and regulatory environment. Today, we're excited to announce that Qlik Talend Dynamic Engine officially supports Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE), joining our existing support for AWS EKS, Azure AKS, and on-premises Kubernetes distributions like RKE2 and K3S.

V1 milestone reinforces Dynamic Engine as the most versatile, cloud-agnostic execution runtime for enterprise data integration and API workloads.

Multi-Cloud by Design: Meeting Industries Where They Are

Different industries have distinct cloud preferences, driven by existing vendor relationships, regulatory requirements, and regional data residency mandates:

Financial Services & Healthcare often rely on Azure for compliance-ready environments and tight integration with Microsoft enterprise ecosystems.
Retail, Media & E-commerce frequently leverage AWS for its mature services catalog, global reach, and scale.
Technology & SaaS companies increasingly adopt Google Cloud (GKE) for its cutting-edge AI/ML capabilities, data analytics tools (BigQuery), and developer-first infrastructure.
Manufacturing & Government may deploy on-premises or hybrid environments for data sovereignty, air-gapped scenarios, or legacy system integration.

With Dynamic Engine, you can now deploy a unified data integration runtime across all these environments, using the same orchestration, monitoring, and management tools via Talend Management Console (TMC).

GKE Support: Cloud-Native Power Meets Google Innovation

Dynamic Engine on Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) brings the same enterprise-grade capabilities customers already enjoy on AWS and Azure, now optimized for Google Cloud infrastructure:

Conformance with GKE standards: Dynamic Engine adheres to GKE specificities and best practices.
Multi-version compatibility: Supports Kubernetes versions 1.30 through 1.34, with Dynamic Engine versions 0.22.x through 1.0.x.
Work-in-progress: GKE-Autopilot and EKS Auto-mode are on the roadmap, further simplifying cluster management.

Kubernetes versions	Compatible Dynamic Engine versions
1.30	0.23, 0.24, 1.0
1.31	0.23, 0.24, 1.0
1.32	0.23, 0.24, 1.0
1.33	0.24, 1.0
1.34	0.24, 1.0

For detailed setup instructions, see our official guide: Configuring Google Kubernetes Engine.

Helm: Effortless Deployment, Enterprise-Grade Customization

One of Dynamic Engine's standout features is its native Helm support, which dramatically simplifies deployment while offering deep customization for enterprise DevOps teams.

Why Helm Matters

Helm transforms Dynamic Engine deployment into a repeatable, version-controlled, GitOps-ready process:

One-command deployment: Deploy engine instances and environments with simple helm install commands.
Custom namespaces: Define your own namespace conventions to align with internal Kubernetes governance.
Custom registries & air-gap support: Deploy in fully disconnected environments using your own container registries.
HTTP proxy configuration: Integrate seamlessly with corporate proxies for secure, compliant deployments.
Reusable configurations: Store and version your values.yaml files alongside infrastructure-as-code.

Helm charts for Dynamic Engine are publicly available and include:

Core custom resource definitions
Engine instance chart
Environment-specific chart

For complete guidance, see: Recommended Helm Deployment.

Air-Gap Ready: Secure Deployments for Regulated Environments

For organizations operating in highly secure, air-gapped, or disconnected environments (common in defense, government, financial services, and healthcare), Dynamic Engine offers full support for:

Custom Docker registries: Pull engine images from your own internal registry (e.g., Artifactory, Harbor, or private GCR/ECR/ACR).
Private Helm chart repositories: Host and serve Helm charts internally.
HTTP/HTTPS proxy support: Route traffic through corporate gateways with full TLS/mTLS support.

This makes Dynamic Engine one of the few enterprise data integration platforms that can operate in zero-trust, fully isolated network environments.

DevSecOps-Ready: Advanced Customization for Enterprise Standards

Dynamic Engine goes far beyond basic deployment, offering a rich set of enterprise customization capabilities:

Signed artifacts for DevOps security: Verify the integrity of job artifacts using custom keystores, ensuring only trusted code runs in production.
Custom namespaces: Align with your Kubernetes governance and multi-tenancy strategy.
Custom StorageClass: Specify persistent volume configurations optimized for your infrastructure (e.g., SSD-backed volumes for high-throughput workloads).
Custom trust stores: Securely connect to external services (databases, APIs, LDAP) using enterprise certificate authorities.
Log management: Optionally deactivate log transfer to TMC for full on-prem log retention and compliance.

For advanced configurations, explore: Additional Customization with DevSecOps.

Frictionless Upgrades: Zero Downtime, Always

One of Dynamic Engine's most compelling features is its built-in, no-downtime upgrade mechanism.

How It Works

Single version per release: Each monthly release includes one consolidated Dynamic Engine version, simplifying lifecycle management.
Simple wizard in TMC: Pick a new version, download updated manifests or Helm charts, and apply - no complex migration scripts.
GitOps-friendly: Use helm upgrade with --reuse-values to preserve customizations while applying new versions.
No impact on running jobs: During upgrades, active tasks continue execution without interruption - critical for 24/7 production environments.

Learn more: Upgrading Dynamic Engine Version.

The Bottom Line: Cloud Freedom Without Compromise

With Google Kubernetes Engine support, Helm-based deployment, air-gap readiness, and zero-downtime upgrades, Dynamic Engine delivers:

True cloud portability: Deploy on AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, or on-premises with the same codebase and management experience.
Industry-aligned flexibility: Meet your organization where it is - whether you're cloud-first, hybrid, or air-gapped.
Enterprise DevOps practices: GitOps, IaC, CI/CD, custom registries, and advanced security - all supported out of the box.
Operational simplicity: No more patching downtime, no more manual upgrade scripts, no more vendor lock-in.

Dynamic Engine isn't just a runtime - it's a future-proof platform for data integration at enterprise scale, across any cloud, any Kubernetes distribution, and any regulatory environment.

Resources & Documentation

Ready to deploy Dynamic Engine on GKE, or take your existing AWS/Azure deployments to the next level with Helm customization? Reach out to your Qlik Talend account team or explore our documentation to get started today.

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